Owner(s) George Shinn Record 26–24 (.520) | Arena Charlotte Coliseum Playoff finish Did Not Qualify | |
Head coach Dave Cowens
(15 games)
Paul Silas (35 games) Place Division: 5th (Central)
Conference: 9th (Eastern) | ||
The 1998–99 Charlotte Hornets season was Charlotte's eleventh season in the National Basketball Association. During the offseason, the Hornets signed free agents Derrick Coleman, Chuck Person and Eldridge Recasner. After a four month lockout wiped out half the season, the Hornets began their season dealing with injuries as Anthony Mason was lost for the entire season with a knee injury suffered in practice a few days before the start of the season. Glen Rice was also on the injured list and demanded a trade. The Hornets struggled with a disappointing 4–11 start to the season. Head coach Dave Cowens was replaced by Paul Silas.
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A few days later, Rice was traded along with J.R. Reid, and B.J. Armstrong to the Los Angeles Lakers for Eddie Jones, and Elden Campbell. The team improved under Silas posting a 22–13 record, including a nine-game winning streak. The Hornets finished fifth in the Central Division with a 26–24 record. However, they failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since the 1995–96 season. The Hornets finished sixth the NBA in attendance for the season. Following the season, Person signed with the Seattle SuperSonics.
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Awards and records
Transactions
Signed Brad Miller as a free agent.
Signed Eldridge Recasner as a free agent.
Signed Charles Shackleford as a free agent.
Signed Chucky Brown as a free agent.
Signed Derrick Coleman as a free agent.
Signed Chuck Person as a free agent.
Signed Joe Wolf as a free agent.
Signed Willie Burton as a free agent.
Waived Willie Burton.
Waived Joe Wolf.
Traded B.J. Armstrong, J.R. Reid and Glen Rice to the Los Angeles Lakers for Elden Campbell and Eddie Jones.
Waived Travis Williams.
Signed Corey Beck to the first of two 10-day contracts.
Signed Corey Beck to a contract for the rest of the season.